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The Messy Middle

The Messy Middle

por Blake Lawit

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Anne Wojcicki: Why is passion the essential DNA for business breakthroughs?

In this episode of The Messy Middle, 23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki shares how her early career in healthcare investing inspired her to build a company that gives people greater access to and control over their health information. She also reflects on the realities of entrepreneurship, the potential of genetics to transform healthcare, and what it takes to stay true to your mission through the ups and downs of building a business. And on this week’s Grab Bag, Blake, Mindy and Mike tackle Wine 101 to help you navigate the wine list with confidence.

Senator Ben Ray Luján: How much of your politics comes from your upbringing?

Sen. Ben Ray Luján joins The Messy Middle to discuss family, technology policy, healthcare, and how community shaped his approach to leadership.

Patrick McHenry: What's the key to leading through an unexpected crisis?

In this episode of The Messy Middle, former Congressman Patrick McHenry reflects on leadership, public service, and what it was like guiding the House of Representatives during one of the most turbulent moments in modern congressional history.

Sec. John Kerry: Why is understanding history critical for diplomacy?

In this episode of The Messy Middle, former Secretary of State John Kerry reflects on war, diplomacy, climate change, and why understanding history is essential to successful negotiation in a rapidly changing world.

Juan M. Lavista Ferres: What exactly is "AI for Good"?

In this episode of The Messy Middle, Juan Lavista Ferres explains how Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab applies artificial intelligence to disaster response, environmental research, and public-sector challenges – turning advanced technology into practical, measurable impact.

Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase

Welcome back to The Messy Middle. This episode is a treat, where we hear from Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase. We get into what exactly crypto is, why we should care, and whether Bitcoin is basically just another version of Sephora points or if it is truly the finance of the future. You'll learn about Paul's unique career path - from law firm partner, to federal magistrate judge, all the way to Chief Legal Officer for Coinbase. Along the way, he shares his unique insights and fun stories from his career journey. Stick around for the last segment where Michael Susi, LinkedIn's Director of Wellness, helps us get in shape for Summer and provide wellness advice that everyone can use.

Rep. Jay Obernolte

Join us as we hear about how Congressman Jay Obernolte went from video game designer, to pilot, to black belt, to legislator - with some great stories thrown in along the way. You’ll get an inside look on some misconceptions with respect to how the US approaches regulation, and hear from one of the leading voices in Congress on how he views AI’s impact on careers and the future of work.